August 25, 2009 in City Shawn Dale Botner’s adult life has been one of continual clashes with law enforcement. The convicted sex offender, who twice attacked victims in women’s bathrooms, now awaits a jury’s decision … 3

August 25, 2009 in News, Region A wave created by a landslide on Spokane Tribal lands across the Spokane River from a Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area campground destroyed a dock at a public boat launch.

August 25, 2009 in City Thanks to the generous donations of community members and organizations, the Salvation Army was able to provide school supplies to more than 300 students today during the second day of …

August 25, 2009 in City Nighttime yelling led to a confrontation early today when a man pulled a folding knife on a Spokane Valley resident and started swinging it at him. 2

August 25, 2009 in City A woman who reported being sexually assaulted on Washington State University’s Pullman Campus on Monday recanted later that day and said she had not been attacked.

August 25, 2009 in Outdoors, Idaho FAIRFIELD, Idaho – Six dead wolf pups have been discovered on national forest land in south-central Idaho, state officials announced today.

August 25, 2009 in City, Idaho Idaho’s proposed wolf hunt will draw both opponents and supporters to Friday demonstrations at the Idaho Fish and Game office. 1

August 25, 2009 in Idaho Officials with the Idaho National Laboratory say emergency workers are responding to a report of a possible toxic gas leak.

August 25, 2009 in City Seasonal flu shots are now available through the Spokane Regional Health District by appointment, and officials are recommending the shots prior to flu season, which could come as early as …

August 25, 2009 in City A robber stole OxyContin from a South Hill Shopko on Monday night. 1

August 25, 2009 in City Spokane Valley police are investigating the events that led to two men being stabbed early this morning at a party and connections to earlier alcohol thefts from a Hico Village. 1

August 25, 2009 in Idaho Freshman Congressman Walt Minnick, of Idaho’s 1st District, will jump into the health care fray tonight with a town hall forum.

August 25, 2009 in Sports The Spokane Shock announced they will host a championship rally tonight at 5:30 at the Shock Center, 3212 N. Eden Road. 2

August 25, 2009 in City, Idaho Another warm summer day continues a string of choice August days with temperatures just above 80 across the region today.

August 25, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Despite President Barack Obama’s desire to avoid revisiting Bush-era interrogations, Attorney General Eric Holder appointed a special prosecutor Monday to determine whether CIA officials or contractors should be … 1

August 25, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A1 Swine flu could infect half the U.S. population this fall and winter, hospitalizing up to 1.8 million people and causing as many as 90,000 deaths – more than double the … 1

August 25, 2009 in City on Page A1 Friends of Otto Zehm wore small blue buttons that read “Otto” in support of the mentally ill janitor, after he died in 2006 following a struggle with Spokane police. Now … 18

August 25, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 WASHINGTON – Researchers have a new clue to the collapse of honeybee colonies across the country: damage to the bees’ internal “factories” that produce proteins. The new study of sick …

August 25, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 DALLAS – A spoonful of sugar? Americans are swallowing 22 teaspoons of sugar each day, and it’s time to cut way back, the American Heart Association says. Most of that …

August 25, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of liver damage in patients taking the nonprescription weight loss drug alli. Regulators said Monday they have received more than …

August 25, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson’s death has been ruled a homicide caused by a mix of drugs meant to treat insomnia, a law enforcement official said, while his personal doctor …